GoodGRADS Instructor/Case Manager
GoodGRADS Instructor/Case Manager
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Job Description
Responsible for providing quality instruction to adults in a basic and secondary learning program to ensure their ability to complete a GED program.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Participant Management
- Provide constant communications with GoodGRADS Staff regarding students needs and progress.
- Provide post testing results and other reporting to Adult Education Program Manager.
- Actively recruit adult learners to the GED program by attending events and working with community partners to share information about the GoodGRADS program.
Curriculum Management
- Ability to produce and deliver in person instruction.
- Uses GoodGRADS Curriculum with Illinois Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) to guide instruction which includes but not limited to:
- Design standard-based instructional units and lesson plans
- Methodology
- On-going assessment
- Establish a course of study
- Plans and delivers high-quality evidence-based instruction
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques.
- Possesses content area knowledge and teaching skills required for subjects and populations taught.
- Designs instruction to build learners technology and digital literacy skills.
- Utilize case management skills to:
- Effectively communicate to motivate and engage learners
- Engage in active listening dialogue and questioning to facilitate support and accountability of goals and commitments
- Model an understanding of diversity
- Participates in professional development networks and learning communities.
- Participates in and contributes to program improvement efforts
Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:
- A combination of education and relevant work experience that aligns with the duties of this position.
- Demonstrate ability to work with individuals with barriers understand and communicate with diverse groups.
- Experience working with high school and adult age students in urban non-traditional and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
- The ability to motivate and assist individuals in learning.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills along with basic computer navigation and word processing skills are essential.
- Must be available for employment year-round.
Sensory and Physical Requirements:
Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Characteristic Functions:
- Teach effectively and in various methods.
- Communicate effectively with all GoodGRADS staff.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Must be compassionate reliable and trustworthy and have the ability to maintain high confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a structured team.
- Ability to maintain high expectations of learners while having compassion for the unpredictability of adult learners lives.
Other Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification after being hired and must successfully complete OIG training annually.
- Available for employment year-round.
Principal Challenges:
- Working with multiple participants with various educational levels and barriers.
Environment:
The work is conducted in Freeportand must be flexible with working with other mission programs in the same office space. This environment involves collaboration with multiple teams. Noise levels will generally be quiet to moderate. Office and classrooms are climate controlled with standard indoor lighting.
Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00/hour
Key Benefits We Offer
- Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision insurance basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program.
- Financial Security: Competitive salary retirement plans with employer discretionary match and bonus opportunity.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible schedule.
- Professional Growth: Training programs tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
- Perks & Extras: Employee discounts and a supportive inclusive workplace.
Thank you for your interest in working at Goodwill. We commit to providing each applicant with a hiring experience that allows you to bring your authentic self to the table. If you need an alternative method to apply this for position please contact Goodwills Human Resource Department at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
